Air Mekong
A former privately owned Vietnamese scheduled airline that linked nine domestic destinations with Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft before suspending operations in 2013.
About Air Mekong
Air Mekong was a privately owned Vietnamese scheduled airline founded in 2009 and backed by BIM Group, a diversified company based in Vietnam. Commercial services began in October 2010 under the IATA code P8 and ICAO code MKG. The carrier focused on regional domestic flying and was distinct from other Vietnamese airlines that later adopted names associated with the Mekong region.
Ho Chi Minh City was Air Mekong's busiest departure hub, followed by Hanoi, with Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Con Dao also supporting several routes. The airline operated 21 routes serving nine destinations in Vietnam. Its network connected the country's two largest cities with Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot, Dalat, Qui Nhon and Vinh, emphasizing islands, highland communities and regional tourism markets.
The carrier operated Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft, also widely known as Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets. Their size was suited to domestic routes with lower demand than the trunk services flown by larger narrow-body aircraft. Air Mekong offered business-class and economy-class accommodation, although cabin space and overhead storage on these regional jets were generally more limited than aboard the Airbus and Boeing aircraft used by larger Vietnamese operators.
Air Mekong did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it had no widely established frequent-flyer programme comparable with the schemes offered by major network airlines. Passengers therefore had limited opportunities to earn transferable miles or receive reciprocal alliance benefits. The airline's proposition instead rested on direct domestic connections, regional schedules and access to destinations that could involve lengthy journeys by road.
A genuine strength of Air Mekong was its coverage of smaller Vietnamese markets, including island and Central Highlands destinations, while still linking them with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. However, its small fleet provided little operational flexibility and made the business more exposed to disruption and commercial pressure. Air Mekong suspended scheduled flights on 28 February 2013 and never resumed service, so its routes and policies are now historical.
Good to know
Flying with Air Mekong — what to expect
Operations Have Ended
Air Mekong suspended scheduled flights in February 2013 and has no current bookable services. Old schedules and fare listings should be treated as historical information.
Domestic Network Only
The airline served nine destinations, all within Vietnam. Its network concentrated on links from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to islands, highland cities and regional markets.
Regional Jet Cabins
Air Mekong used Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft. These regional jets offered less cabin and overhead-bin space than many larger mainline aircraft, so compact hand luggage was practical.
No Alliance Membership
Air Mekong was not part of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Travellers could not rely on reciprocal alliance mileage, lounge or status benefits.
Historical Baggage Rules
Air Mekong has no current baggage policy because it no longer operates. For a replacement itinerary, check the allowance published by the airline that will actually operate the flight.
Network overview
Where Air Mekong flies
Air Mekong operates 21 routes to 9 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Hanoi to Phu Quoc (1,238 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Air Mekong flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Hanoi → Phu Quoc
1,238 km · HAN → PQC
The longest sector in the Air Mekong network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Mekong
Notable destinations on Air Mekong's network.
Destination list is indicative of Air Mekong's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Mekong — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Since Air Mekong no longer operates, searches may show other airlines serving comparable Vietnamese routes.
- Air Mekong no longer operates. Its former Vietnamese network served Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Pleiku, Buon Ma Thuot, Con Dao, Phu Quoc, Dalat, Qui Nhon and Vinh.
- Air Mekong tickets are no longer sold. For comparable domestic Vietnamese flights, lower fares are generally easier to find by booking early and avoiding public holidays and peak tourism periods.
- Ho Chi Minh City was Air Mekong's busiest departure hub, followed by Hanoi. Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Con Dao were also important departure points in its domestic network.
- Air Mekong's busiest departure hubs were Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, followed by Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku and Con Dao. These are historical operating points because the airline no longer flies.
- Air Mekong's longest route was Hanoi to Phu Quoc, about 1,238 km nonstop. The route is historical because the airline suspended operations in 2013.
- Air Mekong has no current carry-on allowance because it no longer operates. Its Canadair Regional Jet 900 aircraft had relatively limited cabin storage, but archived dimensions should not be used for present-day travel.
- Air Mekong served exactly nine destinations across one country, operating 21 domestic routes. It has no active destinations today because flights were suspended in 2013.